PhD: Microbial Bioprocess & Lignin Valorization

DTU - Technical University of Denmark; Kongens Lyngby; On-site; DKK 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU – Technical University of Denmark invites applications for a PhD student position in anaerobic digestion of lignocellulosic biomass and lignin valorization. You will monitor bioprocesses, analyze microbial interactions, and explore lignin valorization with cross-disciplinary techniques.

The role involves collaboration with academic and industrial partners in Denmark and abroad, supervision of student projects, and dissemination of findings through publications.

Qualifications

• Two-year MSc or equivalent required.
• Experience with wet lab and computational methods desired.
• Strong writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in microbial ecology research for bioprocess development.
• Publish results and engage in outreach.
• Design and perform bioreactor experiments under various conditions.

Skills

Bioinformatics

Fermentations

Reactive operation

Anaerobic digestion

Analytical protocols

Communication

Teamwork

Education

MSc in Biotechnology/Life sciences

Tools

GC analysis

Job description

DTU – Technical University of Denmark invites applications for a PhD student position in anaerobic digestion of lignocellulosic biomass and lignin valorization. You will monitor bioprocesses, analyze microbial interactions, and explore lignin valorization with cross-disciplinary techniques.

The role involves collaboration with academic and industrial partners in Denmark and abroad, supervision of student projects, and dissemination of findings through publications.